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Monday, November 12, 2007

I started to write a post about my trip to the grocery store today, but after the first thousand words, I realized that my trip was really book material. Sheesh - at this rate, I'll have an entire chapter of shopping adventures! I'll just let you know that it involved an evil bank that takes over a week to clear checks that you deposit, yet checks you write, get put through instantaneously. It also involved a rendition of Funiculi Funicula with ah, new and improved lyrics, and an incident with crackers.

And for a few people who have been asking me for this, here's my World News Tonight appearance. Thank you so much Kelli, for getting this on here! You're AWESOME!!!

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Dawn-

Love the footage! Like I have said before, you make me feel so "normal" and that I am NOT the ONLY one going through all these Mommy trials and adventures.

I do have a question. Do you feel overwhelmed by all this attention you are receiving? Do you feel "invaded" at times by all these people hounding you for writing a book, sitcom writing, etc.? Just wondering how you balance it all out and still feel sane.

It seems half my blog is related to grocery shopping, and the other half related to food itself. My blog is not a specialty blog about food, so it worries me how much I write about getting it and eating it. I need help.

You've had great success with your grocery shopping stories, so I'm sure that'll be a laugh-out-loud chapter for your book!

That was great! It's nice to get to have a voice behind the words...we don't watch TV, so I would have never gotten the chance to see your interview. It's nice to know there are other "real" moms out there (without perfectly coiffed hair and a spotless house...) Of course, you looked great and your house was fine...but I think you know what I mean. We can't all be Victoria Beckham...

I can't WAIT for your book!! I don't get much time to read, but I will make a special effort to when your book comes out. My 2 year old & 9 month old might just get to hear excerpts from your book at bedtime, instead of "So Many Bunnies" or "Pooh's Garden." Wait, that might give them ideas of things to do to me (or each other, or their siblings...) Maybe Daddy will have to start reading their bedtime stories once your book comes out. LOL!

Since I never get TV time (and that's a whole story in itself) I appreciate that you posted this clip. I've been reading about how your family is "real" but seeing your kids act like mine is refreshing. For me, at least.

Hi Dawn, I loved your interview. You did not look as bad as you said you did. I was wondering how many vacumes you go through? Or if by chance you have any pets? Other then squirells and critters. A dog makes a great vacume! Kristine in Michigan

finally I have been waiting so long to see that. I visit yours and Trish's blog just about every day. I only get to read it during the work week since I don't have the net at home. Dial up is way too slow when you are used to DSL at work. Any how both of you have inspired me to make my own blog and now i am hooked. I love to read details of others lives and try to apply them to my own. Only if the are healthy of course. Keep up the great job and by the way I also stop in on Mama Likes too. your internet admirer!Amy

I know that bank. Several versions actually. That's one of the (few) advantages of small town life - we just call Barb and everything gets fixed. We'll be doing adventures in shopping this afternoon as well, in (gasp) the Christmas section. Could be a costly venture, because I'm as bad as, if not worse than, the kids.

This is the first time I have left A comment on your blog. I just want to say Thank You. I enjoy reading you page so much. You are An excellent wrighter and Mom I must say. I only have one child A four year old girl. I can only imagine how crazy your world must get. Please keep it up its a bright spot in my day. Thanks

Wow, a sitcom?! That's amazing. Congratulations on all of your success & upcoming ventures brought to you through the blogging world. $4000 in ad payoffs? I need to start looking into that oh and get a larger reader base. ;)

Way cool to finally see the segment, Dawn! And yes, the pudding for breakfast was entertaining knowing that there WAS a context that wasn't shared with the general audience.

FYI, with regards to your posts that you are holding back for your book... is this something that your editor is requiring (anything for the book shouldn't be on your site)? If not, please consider putting some of them on your blog, even if in condensed form and not all of them. I miss hearing some of the hi-jinx, and I can promise you that it won't keep me from reading your book!

I have been reading both your blogs for quite a while now and I LOVED the tv spot. It really summed up what I think we have all been feeling. Reading blogs and "talking" to other moms really does make the day at home a whole lot better.

I have been reading your blog because I got the Pokemon listing on eBay. It is great I decided to try my own blog, I guess I will see how it goes. You still crack me up even though I only have 2 kids (both boys 9 and 3) I can totally relate. I have come with a few things I didn't need also. I have learned to go shopping on my DH day off. I get the shopping done and some alone time, while he gets to bond (or walk around and clean up messes). Keep up the posting it is great.

I really enjoyed the news blurb - I never get to watch the news anymore (or the "mews," as my 2 1/2 year old calls it), so was unable to watch it when it first appeared. Thanks for making even the most mundane of household duties humerous. I try to remember your adventures as I try to find the humor in my situations! LOL

Dawn,Loved the video. I'd also like to give you a tip we've used at our bank. Now granted it is a credit union so it is a little more easy to work with. We (my hubby) literally talked to the manager and complained. He refused to back down when we all know good and well that in today's world they can clear a check for deposit the same day or at the latest the next day. If they don't put the $ in our account then we assume it is b/c they are holding it to get their own interest. Ridiculous. You should mention the $$$ you could be rolling in soon from book and or TV deal and would they prefer you take your business elsewhere? For us, there's a note on our account that they deposit immediately. Good work hubby!

Dawn: re the ABC show, I think that you did GREAT, for all your worrying. I also think that more Moms should be like you--making sacrifices every day to invest in the 7 things in your home that are eternal. You go, girl! Thanks for making me laugh!! ; ) God Bless!

So nice to see I'm not the only mom serving out peanut butter sandwiches! I'd love to have chocolate pudding for breakfast, chocolate anything for breakfast! YUM! Great footage, I am so glad you posted it, I missed the original. Thanks.

Thanks for posting this. I caught this news story late or early (2 am) one night. I tracked down your blog and have been reading for over a month now. I have 5 kids and I sooo relate to what you go through, especially the trips to the grocery store....

Just a thought...People read your blog for the long stories about your hectic life. If you discontinue sharing such stories, fewer people will read your blog, and thus, fewer people will purchase your book.

Thank you for posting the interview. I thought I had missed it. I have to admit I did knowingly giggle about the chocolate pudding. Thank you for making me smile after a long day at work and while I am on the second shift at home with the kids!

Hurry up and get that book out to us!!!! You are such a tease with that tonight! Oh I had this great funny story to tell ya but NEVER MIND I want to use it in a book that wont be out until next year winter time!! OHHHH sure, torture us like that!!! Stacey

Ok, seriously, they said that we are turning AWAY from experts? Um, what else is a woman who is raising 6 children? Does that make me with (only) 3 an ametuer? Really, my pediatrician asked if I had ever heard of you! I explained that I would be happy to pay my copay to you if you can tell me how to get my son to quit coughing all night long.

Dawn,I have to tell you a little secret, you are the opposite of birth control for my plans. I see how well you write and how graciously you handle a big family and it makes me believe that I can do the same, in a couple of years, once I completely lose my mind.

Dawn, it's been awhile since I was able to take a look at your blog. I think I'm caught up now. I loved your interview and you are exactly what I imagined but your voice it different than what I thought. Isn't it something how we get images in our mind and then get to see what it really is... great job and I look forward to your book. Not sure if you read my blog but our Great Dane finally had her puppies on Veterans Day.... NINE of them... I helped birth 7 of them... it's amazing but it's so much like when we had our babies... I felt like a regular puppy midwife.